BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Children & Nature Network - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Children & Nature Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Children & Nature Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Abidjan BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T130000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20210504T210951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T053537Z UID:10000073-1623326400-1623330000@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:The Sum of Us: A Conversation with Author Heather McGhee and Dr. Gail C. Christopher DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 10\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT \nWhat might racial healing look like for the movement to connect children and nature? \nJoin Dr. Gail C. Christopher and daughter\, author Heather McGhee for a stirring conversation on the impacts of systemic racism seen in the distribution of parks\, equitable access to green space\, and support for outdoor learning opportunities. Two of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offer a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color.\n \nFREE. Everyone is welcome. \nThis program will not be recorded for public distribution or viewing on demand and is only available in real time. Pre-registration is required. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/the-sum-of-us-a-conversation-with-author-heather-mcghee-and-dr-gail-c-christopher/ LOCATION:Online Workshop CATEGORIES:Events,Inside Out Leadership Series,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/IO21_McGeeEvent_graphics_21_4-30__Eventbrite-Jorie-Emory.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T143000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20210523T193041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T144217Z UID:10000072-1623157200-1623162600@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:CCCN State & Regional Nature Connections Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Through Cities Connecting Children to Nature\, an initiative of the Children & Nature Network and the National League of Cities\, we have seen individual cities across the U.S. successfully implement policies and programs that connect more kids to the outdoors. What if we were to tap into the power of collaboration to bring groups of cities together for greater impact? We believe there is untapped potential for state and regional collaboratives working closely with city governments to leverage funding\, advance policies\, and share knowledge to bring nature’s benefits to more children. \nThe workshop is a prerequisite for application to the CCCN State & Regional Cohort\, a 26-month engagement that includes technical assistance\, funding\, and peer learning for select regional organizations and collaboratives to support regional and state-wide strategies that engage municipal leaders in increasing equitable access to nature. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/cccn-state-regional-nature-connections-informational-session/ LOCATION:Online Workshop CATEGORIES:Inside Out Leadership Series,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/CCCN20_newhoriz_lockup_color_20-9-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T143000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20210428T182817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T053655Z UID:10000074-1620734400-1620743400@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Reaching Youth’s Full Potential – Youth Development & Nature DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 11\n12:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST \nIntentional integration of youth development with nature experiences amplifies the benefits of each and produces new outcomes for youth to reach their full potential. Join C&NN to explore effective practices to map your organization’s progress toward achieving positive youth development outcomes through quality nature engagement. Participants will be eligible for the C&NN Youth Development & Nature Cohort\, a six-month engagement that includes planning\, funding\, and implementation of nature-based activities. \nTopics for workshop discussion include: \n\nA framework that illustrates the intersection of youth development and nature for organizations\nEvidence-based research on the benefits of youth development and nature connection\nStrategies for delivering quality youth development and nature-based learning and programming\nOutline of the technical assistance\, pass-through grants\, and peer learning opportunities available through the Youth Development & Nature Cohort\n\n\nFREE. Everyone is welcome. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/reaching-youths-full-potential-youth-development-nature/ LOCATION:Online Workshop CATEGORIES:Inside Out Leadership Series,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/IO21_Leadershipseries_EBRITE_21_1_6-01-Jorie-Emory.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T140000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20210212T205705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T053717Z UID:10000076-1619524800-1619532000@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Thriving Together: Bridging Differences to Build a Thriving Natural World for All DESCRIPTION:Everyone deserves to live in a clean\, healthy environment—one that is free from hazards and emerging pathogens\, resilient to future changes\, and fulfills our need to connect with nature. Addressing climate change\, health inequities\, and disparities in access to nature will require transformational change in our policies and systems. We cannot have healthy people without healthy places\, and we cannot have healthy places without a thriving natural world. \nThriving Together: A Springboard for Equitable Recovery and Resilience in Communities Across America presents a unifying framework for action that 1) describes what it will take to transform our inequitable systems; 2) captures our shared values and commitment to equitable well-being; and 3) frames decisions within the context of a clear\, measurable goal: all people and places thriving\, no exceptions. \nThis interactive workshop will introduce the core components of the Thriving Together framework. Attendees will deepen their understanding of the framework through dialogue\, a practice that bridges difference and builds civic muscle. Attendees will leave the workshop with a set of tools and resources to begin to explore transformational change in their organizations\, communities\, or networks. \nExplore Thriving Together: A Springboard for Equitable Recovery and Resilience in Communities Across America: Read more \nCost: $45 general / $30 C&NN members (Not a member? Join today!) URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/inside-out-leadership-series-workshop-thriving-together-bridging-differences-to-build-a-thriving-natural-world-for-all/ LOCATION:Online Workshop CATEGORIES:Inside Out Leadership Series,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/IO21_Leadershipseries_EBRITE_21_1_6-01-Jorie-Emory.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T140000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20210226T201315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T183711Z UID:10000075-1618491600-1618495200@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Inside-Out Networking Mixer DESCRIPTION:Join The Children & Nature Network for our next quarterly networking mixer. This informal virtual event offers some time to connect with other folks in the children and nature movement. C&NN staff will offer a brief welcome\, and then attendees will move into smaller\, unfacilitated breakout rooms based on interest area. \nAttendees may choose from the following areas: \n\nCities and Nature\nNature Connection for Youth Development\nGreen Schoolyards\nAdvancing Policy for Equitable Access to Nature\nEarly Childhood/Families\nNature Connection for Health and Wellness\nBuilding a Diverse\, Equitable and Inclusive Movement\n\nWe’ll break into groups twice\, so attendees can stay with an area for both breakouts or switch to another area halfway through the mixer. \nFREE. Everyone is welcome. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/inside-out-networking-mixer-2/ LOCATION:Online Networking CATEGORIES:Inside Out Leadership Series,Network Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/IO21_Leadershipseries_EBRITE_21_1_6-01-Jorie-Emory.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T133000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20210212T201600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T142526Z UID:10000097-1617105600-1617111000@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Inside-Out Leadership Series Workshop: Strategic Communications Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Learn how to effectively and strategically communicate about your work to connect children and nature. In this hands-on workshop\, we will explore best practices in communications for the children and nature movement. We will workshop those practices and emerge with new ways to share/ communicate our collective work. Best practices will focus on inclusive language\, research-based talking points\, and powerful storytelling using simple\, jargon-free language that connects with your audience. This is an opportunity to workshop your own messaging and communications tools with peers. \nThis interactive workshop is for children and nature leaders\, communications staff\, subject matter experts\, and program staff who are involved in planning programs\, executing communications plans\, and crafting compelling messages for the public. \nCost: $45 general / $30 C&NN members (Not a member? Join today!) URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/inside-out-leadership-series-workshop-strategic-communications-bootcamp/ LOCATION:Online Networking CATEGORIES:Inside Out Leadership Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/IO21_Leadershipseries_EBRITE_21_1_6-01-Jorie-Emory.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T143000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20210126T002629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T142538Z UID:10000058-1614081600-1614090600@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Inside-Out Leadership Series workshop: Building a Diverse\, Equitable and Inclusive Movement DESCRIPTION:Join an interactive workshop focused on building diversity\, equity and inclusion into all you do\, by exploring implicit bias\, and anti-racism as foundational parts of program design. \nCost: $45 general / $30 C&NN members (Not a member? Join today!) \n  URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/inside-out-leadership-series-workshop-building-a-diverse-equitable-and-inclusive-movement/ LOCATION:Online Networking CATEGORIES:Inside Out Leadership Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/IO21_Leadershipseries_EBRITE_21_1_6-01-Jorie-Emory.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T140000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20210125T235023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T164407Z UID:10000059-1611838800-1611842400@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Inside-Out Networking Mixer DESCRIPTION:Join Children & Nature Network as we kick off 2021’s quarterly networking mixers. This informal virtual event offers some time to connect with others in the children and nature movement. C&NN staff will offer a brief welcome and then attendees will move into smaller breakout rooms to meet and connect with others. We’ll shake up the rooms periodically so you’ll have a chance to say hello and hear from even more fellow networkers. \nThis event is FREE but RSVPs are required. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/inside-out-networking-mixer/ LOCATION:Online Networking CATEGORIES:Inside Out Leadership Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/IO21_Leadershipseries_EBRITE_21_1_6-01-Jorie-Emory.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20201119T180000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20201119T200000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20201117T021858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T142229Z UID:10000060-1605808800-1605816000@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:C&NN and Alana Institute present\, "The Beginning of Life 2: Outside" DESCRIPTION:Join the Children & Nature Network and Alana Institute for a special screening of the new film\, The Beginning of Life 2: Outside\, followed by a Q&A with internationally renowned director Renata Terra. \nGenuine connections between children and nature can revolutionize our future. But is this still possible in the world’s major urban centers? Scientific evidence indicates that a lack of contact with nature can contribute to physical and mental health challenges. In this follow up to Maria Farinha Filmes’ 2016 award winning documentary\, The Beginning of Life\, leading experts show how nature connection can be part of the cure for the biggest challenges facing humanity today\, and support greater well-being and happiness. The combination of science and action presents a unique opportunity for a healthier future for humans and the planet. \nThis screening is FREE but RSVPs are required. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/cnn-and-alana-institute-present-the-beginning-of-life-2-outside/ LOCATION:Online Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/Beginning-of-Life-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T233000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20201110T050109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T142235Z UID:10000061-1604966400-1605223800@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:C&NN presents: I AM GRETA\, the story of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg DESCRIPTION:12:00 a.m. CST November 10 through 11:30 p.m. CST November 12\, 2020 \nThe story of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is told through compelling\, never-before-seen footage in this intimate documentary from Swedish director Nathan Grossman. Starting with her one-person school strike for climate action outside the Swedish Parliament\, Grossman follows Greta—a shy student with Asperger’s—in her rise to prominence and hergalvanizing global impact as she sparks school strikes around the world. The film culminates with her extraordinary wind-powered voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to speak at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York City. \nYour RSVP will unlock a video on demand\, accessible anytime November 10-12. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/i-am-greta-a-special-cnn-screening-of-the-hulu-documentary/ LOCATION:Online Networking CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/I-AM-GRETA-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T130000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20201007T041800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T125802Z UID:10000063-1603886400-1603890000@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Integrating Youth Development and Nature Can Help Youth in Reach Their Full Potential DESCRIPTION:Integrating youth development programs and nature experiences amplifies the benefits of each and produces new opportunities for youth to reach their full potential. Join Search Institute\, C&NN and community-based leaders from Grand Rapids\, MN and Atlanta\, GA to explore “what works” in supporting young people’s growth and development and to consider learning that might be useful to enhance programs and practice. The webinar will include research findings and grounding from a year-long ground truthing with community-based organizations. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/webinar-integrating-youth-development-and-nature-can-help-youth-in-reach-their-full-potential/ LOCATION:Online Networking CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/boys-outside.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T160000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20201007T043120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T142241Z UID:10000062-1602687600-1602691200@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Nature-Smart Library Quarterly Podcall DESCRIPTION:Libraries exist in neighborhoods across the country and serve as vital community hubs for information and connection. They also present a unique opportunity to serve as venues to connect children and families to nature. These quarterly calls for Cities Connecting Children to Nature participants and public library and park professionals explore Nature-Smart Library planning\, implementation\, and measurement for deepening library-park partnerships. Come ready for dialog in this peer learning space. By invitation only.  Contact Monica Lopez Magee with questions. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/nature-smart-library-quarterly-podcall/ LOCATION:Online Networking CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/sun-ray-library.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T170000 DTSTAMP:20250708T002514 CREATED:20200908T030410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T144537Z UID:10000064-1600675200-1601485200@www.childrenandnature.org SUMMARY:Inside Out Leadership Summit Highlights DESCRIPTION:VIEW SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS!\nWe believe that the well-being of children and the wild places we love are inextricably linked. And while research tells us that regular time outdoors is essential for children’s healthy development\, today’s kids are less connected to nature than ever before. \nWe also know that longstanding systems of injustice have impacted the design and distribution of green spaces\, and call for new policies informed by Black\, Indigenous\, Latinx and other People of Color. Now is the time to strengthen our efforts to advance racial equity in access to nature. \nThis is why we gather—as leaders\, educators\, activists\, practitioners and parents—to turn the trend of an indoor childhood back out to the benefits of nature\, and to increase safe and equitable access to the natural world. URL:https://www.childrenandnature.org/event/inside-out-conference-summit/ LOCATION:Online Networking CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc04-796033.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/io-thumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR